Research Assistant I Respirology/CF Research

Unity Health; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Unity Health is looking for a Research Assistant I to support development of eHealth tools for primary care. The role involves coordinating study logistics, data collection, and interaction with stakeholders, requiring strong organizational skills and independence. This hybrid role provides flexibility in work arrangements while contributing to impactful research.

Qualifications

• Undergraduate Degree or 1 year relevant experience.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently and in a team.

Responsibilities

• Screen participants and coordinate study logistics.
• Collect and enter study data.
• Assist Principal Investigator with research initiation.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal Skills

Organizational Skills

Attention to Detail

Time Management

Independence

Education

Undergraduate Degree

Tools

MS Office Suite

Job description

Research Assistant I Respirology/CF Research

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Research Assistant I

Our research team in the Division of Respirology of St. Michael’s Hospital is currently looking for a Research Assistant I. The research assistant will be involved in research supporting the development and implementation of quality improvement eHealth tools targeted for primary care and pharmacy settings. This position requires the ability to adhere to research protocols and work with study staff and the Principal Investigator (PI) to carry out study tasks. These tasks will include screening of potential participants, consenting participants, coordinating study logistics, moderating interviews/focus groups and collecting and entering study data. This is a hybrid position, with the opportunity to work both remotely (depending on study needs) and in person.

Research Activities

Duties & Responsibilities :

Performing general office duties e.g. filing, faxing, mailings, courier services, photocopying, etc.

Interpretation and implementation of research protocols

Maintenance, transcription and entry of study related data

Performing data collection via chart review

Assisting the Principal Investigator in the initiation of new research (including preparing submissions to the research ethics board) and setting project goals

Interacting with hospital departments such as the Pulmonary Function Lab, Research Ethics Board, Contracts, Finance etc. to coordinate study activities, and external stakeholders in order to provide administrative support

Collects, transcribes, organizes, enters study related data, and conducts general coding/analysis of qualitative data

Collects, compiles, updates and provides basic statistical information, and other data to generate and prepare reports and other documentation to support study related data

Recruitment and Coordination of Study Participants

Screens participants and obtains required documentation including obtaining consent

Collects data via phone calls, interviews, and in person or remote study visits

Recruits study participants, in collaboration with study team or staff at participating community organizations

Schedules interviews and participants

Follows strict protocols for participant interactions

Acts as the on-site point of contact for the studies at participating community/healthcare organizations

Administers quantitative surveys to study participants at participating community organizations using online survey tool for data collection (e.g. SurveyMonkey)

Facilitates compensation of study participants under direction of research team/PI

Travels to participant sites as required (access to a vehicle preferred)

Performs Cross Functional and Other Duties As Assigned and/or Requested

Responsibilities

All staff are expected to carry out their assigned duties and responsibilities in a manner which prioritizes patient and employee safety and confidentiality. Key accountabilities in this regard include:

Strict compliance with patient/employee confidentiality practices and policies

Strict compliance with patient/employee safety practices and standards

Appropriate identification, reporting, and response to patient/employee confidentiality breaches in accordance with established policies and procedures

Appropriate identification, reporting, and response to patient/employee safety risks and incidents/events in accordance with established policies and procedures

Qualifications

Undergraduate Degree or 1 year of relevant experience OR demonstrable equivalent combination of specialized education and experience

Previous experience in a clinical research setting at an academic setting desired

Excellent communication (verbal/written) and interpersonal skills are necessary

Superior organizational skills to manage multiple projects in a timely manner and flexibility to adapt to changing workload

Excellent attention to detail and proven ability to learn new skills

Professionalism and self-motivation

Good personal and program time/detail management skills

Able to work independently and as part of a team

Excellent computer skills (MS Office Suite)

Unity Health Toronto is committed to creating an accessible and inclusive organization. We strive to provide a recruitment process that is barrier-free and in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) and the Ontario Human Rights Code. We understand that you may require an accommodation at any stage of the recruitment process. When you are contacted, please inform the Talent Acquisition Specialist and we will work with you to meet your accommodation needs. We want to emphasize that all accommodation requests are handled with the utmost confidentiality, respecting your privacy and dignity.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Research, Analyst, and Information Technology

• Industries

  Hospitals and Health Care

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